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PolitiFact founder says both parties need factchecking. But they don’t lie equally
by David Folkenflik
CBS said that its moderators would largely leave fact checking up to the vice presidential candidates in Tuesday's debate. Journalist Bill Adair said the network sent a powerful message, though.
South Carolina's only Black supreme court justice retired, raising diversity concerns
by Maayan Schechter
The palmetto state is one of only two in the nation where state supreme court justices are elected by the state legislature. Advocates are pushing for more diversity on the high court.
Dallas sports is having a moment
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dallas sports radio host Bob Sturm about the city experiencing an exciting sports moment with their NBA and NHL teams both in their respective conference finals.
Trump and RFK aren't Libertarians, but are speaking at the party's convention
by Stephen Fowler
The Libertarian Party's national convention will select its presidential nominee — and feature speeches from Donald Trump and independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Amid exile, Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof premieres film at Cannes
by Mandalit del Barco
Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof's latest film, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, premiered at Cannes Film Festival. Rasoulof has been in exile for almost two weeks after a prison sentence in Iran.
Revisiting Uvalde two years on as families continue to press for accountability
by Kayla Padilla
Families of Uvalde school shooting victims are suing Texas state troopers over the botched police response to the attack. The city is divided between pressing for accountability and moving on.
An epic prequel for an iconic hero; hear George Miller on how he created 'Furiosa'
To write Mad Max: Fury Road a decade ago, George Miller needed to figure out a character named Furiosa. Here's how that became the screenplay for his latest movie.
This Japanese airport hasn't lost luggage in three decades
Kansai International Airport says it hasn’t lost a single piece of luggage since it opened 30 years ago. The airport, which serves the city of Osaka, welcomed nearly 14 million passengers in 2023.
NCAA to pay former players $2.8B and share revenue with future players in settlement
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Kendall Spencer, former student athlete NCAA board member, about the NCAA and Power 5 athletic conferences agreeing to pay former student athletes almost $2.8 billion.
Top UN court has ordered Israel to immediately stop its military operation in Rafah
by Hadeel Al-Shalchi
The International Court of Justice does not have the power to enforce its own rulings, but it does add to the pressure that Israel feels internationally and domestically to end the war in Gaza.
A North Korean propaganda music video has gone TikTok viral. South Korea isn't amused
by Anthony Kuhn
The South Korean government has banned a music video praising North Korean leader Kim Jong Un [kim jawng Un]. The video has been a surprising global hit, going viral on TikTok and other platforms.